Fashionable apartment– this is not a residential property from the centerfold of a magazine about interior news. It may be simple, in a house that is not new for a long time, but it is unusual, cozy, and beautiful. In such an apartment, one can agree with the philosophical principle: “Life determines consciousness.” And if you want both the initial idea and the finishing work to emphasize your “I”, your tastes and view of the world in the best possible way, stick to the idea that there are no trifles. And the ceiling is definitely not a small thing.

If the latest technologies require significant investments, and you this moment capable of this, adopt time-tested ideas. And who said that the original ceiling surface is necessarily expensive?

It would seem that the cheapest thing you can do with your own hands is to whitewash the ceiling. But, firstly, whitewashing is only the finishing part of the work. It is usually preceded by putty, plaster and primer. And this is also a waste. Secondly, in a couple of years the problem of “how to decorate the ceiling” will confront you again, since whitewash is extremely short-lived.

You will find the brightest and most stylish solutions for decorating the ceiling with wallpaper in our next article:

What inexpensive finishing options are preferable:

• Painting. It will not cost much, but such a ceiling will not require new repairs soon. What you can play with is the shades of paint. Make sure that the color of the ceiling does not resonate with the color of the walls.
• Wallpaper. Take textured, durable and beautiful ones, preferably for painting. And then you can refresh them with a new color every year.
• The ceiling is made of plastic slabs. Not the best fashionable option– decorate the ceiling with plastic squares, but in some rooms this will look very appropriate.
• Liquid wallpaper. By by and large, this is finishing the ceiling with the same paper, only combined with other components. You can make such wallpaper yourself. Only interior decoration is possible with such materials, but it has many advantages. This is both an original ceiling and a microporous, that is, breathable system.

The main thing you need before finishing is to level the surface.

Liquid wallpaper for ceiling decoration

Ceiling finishing with PVC coating

This refers to a stretched film web. Stretch ceilings are no longer even modern types of repair, but classic ones. The canvas is stretched over the ceiling area, hiding all defects in the rough ceiling.

The stages of work are few: take measurements, prepare the room and use a heat gun to stretch the fabric. For everything about everything – no more than 3-4 hours.

Such a ceiling is designed by specialists, so it is worth telling them about the planned lighting so that all communications are installed correctly. In addition, they will tell you how to protect the ceiling in each specific case from melting the canvas with a lighting fixture.

Installation of PVC covering (video)

Beautiful textile ceiling decoration

Usually the surface of the walls is covered with fabric, but the ceiling is also not new in this matter.

As for the choice of fabric, the following are suitable:

• Chintz;
• Silk;
• Tapestry fabric;
• Special fabrics for upholstery.

Of course, the stronger and more elastic the fabric, the more reliable the coating will be. Specially treated fabric is easier to work with. Velvet, suede and velor are usually glued on. Cotton and cotton-viscose fabrics are stretched. And for drapery they use thin and light fabrics, but of sufficiently high strength.

Finishing the ceiling with burlap

You can use the most original methods and forms of ceiling design. For example, burlap.

The sequence of this finishing:

• Break the ceiling into rectangles and squares;
• Make a timber frame exactly according to the given geometry;
• Tint it or paint it, then varnish it;
• Cut the burlap relative to the frame into the required number of segments, just do it with an allowance so that the burlap sag a little;
• You need to fasten the material to the beam with a stapler or rivets;
• Place lighting between the ceiling and the burlap under the frame to create subdued lighting;
• Small fans are also installed to create a water ripple effect.

Attach the chandelier only to the frame so that you can remove the burlap for washing if necessary.

Finishing and covering the ceiling in the attic

The design of the attic is a special issue, and the ceiling here almost plays the role of a roof. Chipboard is not the most durable option; over time it deforms. But if the attic is not planned as a living space, such repairs can be made.

What types of attic ceiling finishing are there:

• Wood paneling;
• Finishing with imitation timber;
• Application of parquet boards;
• Larch finishing;
• Finishing with corrugated sheets (profiled sheets);
• Plasterboard finishing.

Often, before finishing, the process of insulating the ceiling occurs, which changes the course of events.

Please also pay attention to the most modern trends in finishing the ceiling of a room:

How to beautifully decorate a ceiling

For example, you don’t want to completely change the ceiling, but you don’t mind decorating it. And there are a lot of options here too. You can add more elegance to the ceiling with molding - very similar to plaster stucco finishing material.

What other types of ceiling design are actively used today:

• Wide cornice. This element gives the ceiling an expressive shape. It can be made from drywall. The frieze is the completion of the structure and the border between the base and substructure levels.
• The monotonous ceiling space is diluted geometric shapes, usually they are three-dimensional, made from the same drywall, complemented by lighting.
• If your ceiling is wooden, then using special interior stencils, you can paint the surface yourself acrylic paints. These are abstract drawings, stylized plants, ornaments, etc.

The ceiling, decorated with numerous modules, looks very beautiful. These are, for example, multi-colored wooden or plastic circles suspended at a distance of 30-40 cm from the ceiling. True, this option is good for high ceilings.

To completely transform a monolithic ceiling, try making it multi-level. This can be supplemented with structures of arches and niches, possibly stripes, however, the ceiling height should be at least 2.7 m, and the room space should be sufficient.

Material on the use of multi-level ceilings in the interior will also be useful:

Be impressed, be inspired - even looking at the ceilings of offices, parking lots, museums, restaurants, you can take note of some idea and try to implement it on the ceiling surface of your home.

Types and options for finishing ceilings (video)

After reviewing many options, photographic examples, reviews, you will definitely find the ceiling design option that suits your home.

Interior transformations!

Modern ceiling finishing options (interior photos)

The question of which ceilings are best to install in an apartment arises both among the owners of comfortable private houses and among the owners of urban housing who have decided to improve their properties. When choosing a material for such finishing, it is imperative to take into account the characteristics of each room.

For example, a bathroom has a specific humid microclimate. And in order for the ceiling decoration in this room not to become completely unusable after a couple of years, it must have the appropriate characteristics. The kitchen also has its own characteristics, and not every facing material is suitable for it, since the ceiling will require regular maintenance. For ceilings in residential premises the most important quality is the environmental cleanliness of the finish, of course, along with decorative appeal.

If not so long ago the most common types of ceiling finishing were whitewashing or painting with oil paint, today construction stores offer a very wide selection of different different materials. And many of them are quite suitable for use in both wet areas and living rooms with a normal microclimate.

Criteria for choosing materials for apartment ceilings

So, materials that can be used to decorate the ceilings of apartment rooms must meet certain requirements. Only by taking these features into account can you obtain a high-quality, durable ceiling that fully corresponds to a specific room.

Speaking, for example, about a bathroom, the impact of constant wet fumes on the ceiling surface is taken into account, and the possibility of direct contact with water drops is not forgotten. In addition, we cannot exclude a certain risk that your bathroom may be flooded by neighbors living on the floor above. Another feature of this room is the often alternating temperature changes, which also adversely affect many finishing materials.

Finishing kitchen ceiling must be resistant not only to moisture, but also to fumes containing fat and oils, as well as to elevated temperatures.

Other rooms may have their own characteristics.

It is best to immediately try to formulate some requirements that the ceilings in the apartment premises should have.

• Moisture resistance - this quality is necessary for the bathroom and kitchen area. The ceiling finish should not become saturated with moisture and withstand the effects of hot steam without getting wet or deforming.
• The material must comply with sanitary and hygienic standards, that is, not be a breeding ground for various bacteria, mold, and mildew. The finishing should not release toxic substances into the surrounding air. The ceiling should not become a source of dust. This rule must be observed in any premises of an apartment or residential building.
• Durability of the finish, that is, the material should not age quickly, be subject to chemical or biological decomposition, destructuring, corrosion. This quality is important for all types of ceilings, but is of particular importance in rooms with a specific microclimate - in the bathroom or kitchen.
• The surface of the material should be amenable to easy wet or dry cleaning in residential areas and regular washing with detergents household chemicals in the bathroom and kitchen.
• Some materials ceiling decoration have the ability to contain leaks or the ability to quickly dismantle in emergency situations. These qualities are especially useful for ceiling decoration of bathrooms and kitchens. However, they would also be useful for other rooms, since, unfortunately, pipe breaks can also occur in the heating system. And such emergencies can ruin any repair.
• Aesthetic qualities. The decoration should be neat and attractive appearance and harmonize with the wall decoration. Many apartment owners consider these qualities to be the most important. It should be noted that they are really of great importance, since the appearance of the entire design of the room depends on them. Big, but not always decisive...

In order to be able to decide on the choice of material for finishing ceilings in apartment rooms, it makes sense to consider the characteristics of the most popular modern materials used for this purpose.

Main types of ceilings

Types of ceilings can be divided according to their basic design and according to the material used for their manufacture and finishing. Thus, ceilings can be suspended or suspended, glued or painted with different materials.

• For suspended ceilings, plastic material in the form of large canvases is used. Its installation is carried out using special equipment.
• Suspended ceilings are metal or wooden structure- a frame on which various materials are fixed or laid - it can be plastic, metal or wooden lining, polymer panels, artificial glass, chipboard, drywall and other materials.

Suspended ceilings can be single-level or multi-level. In addition, ceiling surfaces with several levels can be combined with tension structures.

• To cover the surface of a flat ceiling, wallpaper, polystyrene foam tiles, fabrics, and natural original coatings, such as cork, are used.

Today, the most popular in design developments are plasterboard ceilings, including multi-tiered ones with original lighting, and tension surfaces. Both the first and second options are very difficult to install yourself, without special skills and special equipment.

For bathrooms, the most popular finishing is plastic panels and stretch fabrics.

Ceiling height in the apartment

To choose a material for finishing the ceiling in any room, you need to calculate its height, and take into account the fact that some designs involve its significant reduction. Therefore, in apartments with low ceilings the arrangement of suspended systems always becomes advisable, since such ceilings will create an oppressive impression.

The standard ceiling height in Soviet-era apartments is most often 2400÷2500 mm; in modern new buildings this parameter is sometimes increased to 3000 mm.

If the apartment has low ceilings and they need to be made visually higher, then it is worth choosing materials that are thin and fixed directly to the ceiling surface, or those that have a reflective effect, for example, light-colored tension ones.

If the ceiling height is high enough, then this allows you to place heat and/or soundproofing material between the finishing and the ceiling, and to disguise utilities in this area - electrical wiring or ventilation ducts.

Color design is also of great importance in order to visually raise the ceiling. There are several design techniques for this purpose:

Prices for suspended ceilings

stretch ceiling

• You can smooth out the line where the wall and ceiling meet by selecting materials of appropriate shades, that is, finishing the ceiling and walls in the same color.
• Another option is to line the ceiling with reflective material.

• A stretch ceiling with a 3D spatial pattern, for example, a sky with clouds, gives a good effect.

Now let's move on to a more detailed consideration of the types of ceilings. This will make it much easier to decide on the choice for specific apartment premises.

Dropped ceilings

As mentioned above, one one of the most popular ceiling cladding options in different rooms of the apartment in last years steel various types of suspended structures. When made with high quality, they look very good and have a considerable number of advantages.

Advantages and disadvantages of suspended ceiling structures

TO winning qualities ceiling finishes with a suspended structure include the following:

• With the help of suspended structures, you can easily level the surface and hide numerous flaws, which abound even on concrete slabs floors.
• Various communications can be hidden under the suspended ceiling elements. Thanks to this feature, there is no need to drill walls or ceilings.
• Many designs are characterized by ease of installation work.
• In some cases, it remains possible to dismantle the cladding if repairs or replacement of some finishing fragments are necessary
• Good durability.
• Such ceilings have a very aesthetic appearance.
• Wide possibilities for installing various lighting systems are provided.
• The variety of materials used for ceiling cladding allows you to consider several options and make the best choice.

Suspended ceilings also have their own flaws , which you also need to know when choosing one of these options:

• When installing a suspended structure, the ceiling in the room becomes lower. This is especially noticeable in apartments, where it is already a bit cramped in this regard.
• Some types of suspended structures are capable of allowing steam to pass into the space between the finish and the ceiling. In the absence of proper ventilation, condensation can form in this space, creating favorable conditions for the emergence and proliferation of mold colonies, which will be quite difficult to get rid of.
• A suspended ceiling is not able to protect premises from leaks that may occur in emergency situations.
• By doing self-installation High accuracy of calculations and assembly work will be required.
• Some types of suspended ceilings will cost owners quite a lot.

Types of suspended structures

Suspended ceilings can be made of different materials and their design may differ slightly from each other:

• Slatted ceilings and coverings made of plastic or natural lining.
• Cassette or modular design.
• Solid suspended ceiling.

Suspended ceiling of slatted type and lining

This design consists of panels made in the form of long panels or linings, which can be made of plastic, wood, steel or aluminum. The panels are fixed solidly or with the required clearance to a metal or wooden frame, fixed to the main ceiling and/or walls.

The frame can be fixed directly to the ceiling or lowered to a certain distance from it. The latter option is often chosen in cases where decorative cladding it is necessary to place communications, or it is planned to install recessed lamps.

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gypsum board

Frame parts installed along the perimeter of the walls are very often decorative elements at the same time, as they give a neat appearance to the joint line.

As mentioned above, slats or lining for ceiling cladding are made of different materials. In addition, they can be connected to each other in different ways. Thus, an absolutely smooth overall surface can form with barely noticeable (and often even not noticeable at all) joint lines. Another option is relief lining with recesses along the entire length, which are sometimes given a different color. And finally, sparse installation of panels is also practiced.

• Plastic panels Most often today they are used for cladding the ceilings of bathrooms, as they have qualities that correspond to the microclimate of this room. They also find their use in corridors or hallways.

Plastic lining has the following characteristics:

— high resistance to moisture;

— resistance to temperature changes;

- light weight of the material, simplifying its installation;

— ease of maintenance of the finish;

— material safety;

— long service life;

— finishing does not require additional coating with decorative materials throughout the entire period of operation;

- affordable price of the material, which allows, if desired, to change the finish without dismantling the frame structure.

Plastic panels are produced different widths and with different surface structures. It can be matte, glossy, embossed or metallized.

This material can be combined in color across the entire surface of the ceiling, or you can highlight a specific area of ​​the room with a certain color. Quite often, with plastic one-color lining, the gaps along the joints are decorated with moldings that have a steel or gold color.

How to install a ceiling from plastic panels yourself

If the choice fell on plastic ceiling, then this work can be considered quite feasible for independent execution. You will need instructions for carrying out installation work, which can be found in the article on our portal.

• Wooden lining. Some owners of apartments and houses, preferring the so-called eco-style, choose to decorate their rooms wooden lining. Moreover They mount it not only on the surface of the walls, but also on the ceiling.

As you know, wood has numerous advantages, the main of which are the environmental friendliness of the material, aesthetic appearance, long service life, and resistance to temperature changes.

The disadvantage of this material is its hygroscopicity, therefore, if you decide to decorate your bathroom with natural lining, you will need reliable protection from moisture. For this purpose, before installation, wooden panels are impregnated with an antiseptic, natural oils, or covered with a special heat-resistant wax. Such substances have moisture-repellent properties and, by creating a film on the surface of the wood, reliably protect it from steam penetration.

It would be a good option wooden plank and for finishing the bedroom and corridor. In the bedroom, wood, thanks to its natural properties, will create a favorable microclimate and allow the walls to “breathe”. Such a ceiling will be especially appropriate in these rooms if the walls are also lined with natural wood.

• Metal slatted ceilings. The panels for it are made of steel with an anti-corrosion coating or aluminum, with a thickness of 0.4 to 1.0 mm. The width of metal slats can reach up to 300 mm, which significantly speeds up the installation of finishing on the frame. But there are products of other widths, for example 80÷120 mm, so there is a choice - as you like. The length of the panels can vary from 2000 to 6000 mm.

The outer covering is like this metal cladding can be embossed or smooth, solid or perforated. Most often, all types of metal panels, except those with perforations, are used for cladding the bathroom ceiling. Perforated panels are not suitable for both the bathroom and the kitchen, since various fumes will begin to accumulate in the space between the cladding and the ceiling, as a result of which an unpleasant odor will soon appear in the room.

This material is also good for hallway ceilings. Less commonly used metal material for living rooms. But this is not excluded if styles such as, for example, high-tech are chosen for their design.

The metal finishing option can have a different external coating - glossy, matte, polymer colored coating, mirror or imitating the textured pattern and color of wood.

This material almost fully meets the requirements for finishing used in wet areas:

— It does not absorb moisture at all and even repels it, so it will not become a breeding ground for various bacteria.

— The metal does not release toxic substances into the environment, so the cladding can be called environmentally friendly.

— The material is resistant to temperature changes.

— The cladding is designed for a long service life, since high-quality panels change their original “marketable” appearance.

— The surface is easy to care for, it lends itself wet cleaning using household chemicals.

The disadvantage of steel panels is that it is necessary to treat the cuts of the slats with an anti-corrosion compound, otherwise corrosion can spread further. Aluminum products have a fairly high cost.

Prices for plastic ceiling panels

plastic ceiling panels

Modular suspended design

This type of ceiling is a suspended structure made from panels made of different materials. It can be frosted or mirror glass, metal, plastic, gypsum fiber lightweight boards or even moisture-resistant drywall. The fundamental difference is that these panels (tiles) are laid in suspended cells metal frame special design.

The frame for the modular ceiling differs in that it is open. That is, its profiles are not calculated to be fixed on them panels using one or another fastener, and for laying on top into formed cells. This version of a suspended ceiling is much easier to install and repair, since any panel can always be replaced with a new one.

Frame guides for a modular ceiling are made of electro-galvanized steel or aluminum with a thickness of 0.4÷0.8 mm. The front, that is, surfaces of metal profiles facing the room are covered with a protective and decorative polymer layer of different shades or a metallized painting composition. This makes it possible to choose the colors of the frame and panels - the guides become a neat frame for the decorative slabs.

A classic example of such a design is the popular ceiling systems of the Armstrong company.

This type of design can be used in any of the rooms if it matches it design solution its design.

• Panels made from compressed mineral and cellulose fibers. They are not heavy at all, although the surface is often very similar with plaster finishing. However, the surface texture of such slabs can vary greatly.

Such panels give the ceiling an accentuated neatness. In addition, many of them have perforations or a special surface texture, which gives them the property of very effective sound insulation.

The cost of such panels cannot be called high, and they quite fit into the category widely available metrials.

• Metal panels modular ceiling have the same characteristics as rack and pinion metal version. Their advantages include a wide selection of shades and ease of installation.

• Mirror panels can be made of water-repellent glass or polished metal. Therefore, such suspended ceiling elements perfectly resist moisture and hot steam.

The reflective surface of a mirrored ceiling visually expands the space of a small bathroom or hallway. Besides, mirror panels reflect light from lighting fixtures located on the walls of the room, significantly increasing their glow.

Panels mirrored ceilings are produced in different sizes and colors. They can be perfectly smooth or have various textured patterns on their surface.

• "Glass" modular ceilings. In this option, the role of the panels is performed by acrylic translucent slabs, on which a matte coating is applied. It can be white or colored. The surface of such pseudo-glass panels are often decorated with large or small patterns, which brings special originality to the interior design. If a frosted “glass” ceiling is chosen for installation, lighting is immediately provided under it. When placed correctly, it will not only create brighter lighting for the room, but will also highlight the patterns on the glass.

This version of the ceiling finish does not absorb moisture, is easy to clean and retains its appearance for many years. Such “glass” ceilings can be installed in the bathroom, hallway, and sometimes even in the living room.

Prices for suspended ceiling

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Due to the fact that matte pseudo-glass The panels are made of acrylic, they are very light in weight, so you can easily and safely install them yourself. Besides, acrylic ceiling absolutely safe to use - even if dropped from a height, the panel will not break or cause serious injury. Smooth glass is easy to clean and is resistant to various household hygiene products, with the exception of those containing abrasive additives.

Can be easily integrated into cassette hanging shelves Spotlights. In addition, manufacturers also provide for the production of special lighting devices (luminous panels or fluorescent lamps), the dimensions of which exactly match the dimensions of the frame cells.

Continuous suspended ceiling cladding

Continuous ceiling sheathing is usually done in cases where it is necessary to level the surface of the main surface. In this case, in the gap between the ceiling and the cladding, it is possible to lay heat-insulating or sound-proofing material.

Solid cladding can be used in any room of an apartment or house. However, if it is installed in a damp room, that is, in a bathroom, toilet or kitchen, then any of the facing materials used will need to be treated with antiseptic and primer compounds.

This design of ceilings implies the presence of a frame that is attached to the ceiling and is most often made of wooden beams or special galvanized metal profiles. Used for cladding glass-magnesite sheets, plywood, chipboard, OSB, but most popular in last decades conquered drywall.

This type of ceiling cladding almost always requires additional finishing. It will include sealing the seams between the sheets, impregnation with primers, and then painting or wallpapering.

Multi-tier structures can be created from plasterboard on the ceiling, allowing you to place wiring and lighting of any kind inside them. However, installing such a ceiling is not at all Just, and without having certain experience, the ability to work not only with drywall, but also with metal profiles, and without a properly drawn up project in advance, it’s not worth taking on this matter at random. Specialists can handle this work efficiently. But if you still decide to try your own capabilities, then it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the technology for performing such installation work. We can provide information support in this matter.

Do you want to try your hand at designing and installing a suspended multi-level plasterboard ceiling?

If yes, then first you need to take a short theoretical course. Well, then, in work, strictly follow the technological instructions. You will find both in a very detailed, literally down to the smallest detail, publication on our portal.

Stretch ceiling

Stretch ceilings are especially suitable for apartments with low rooms. They reduce the height of the room by only 40÷50 mm, thanks to the installation of special profiles on the walls around the perimeter of the room, onto which an elastic or fabric fabric will be stretched.

Stretch ceilings can be fabric or made of PVC film. To determine which of them will seem better, it makes sense to familiarize yourself with the features of both options.

Stretch ceilings made of PVC films

This version of suspended ceilings can be divided into several subtypes according to the structure of the created surface:

• Glossy films have a reflective effect and quite pronounced shine.
• Semi-matte ceilings resemble frosted glass in their texture.
• Matte stretch ceilings do not have a reflective effect, and in appearance they are difficult to distinguish from a smoothly plastered surface.

• Mother-of-pearl films create spectacular soft play of colors.
• Canvases that imitate a suede surface have a velvety texture, due to which the lighting of the room is dimmed and evenly distributed throughout the room. This option is perfect for a bedroom or living room.
• Satin coating options tend to reflect the light flux falling on them from a natural light source, that is, a window, as well as from lighting fixtures.

• Ceilings with a 3D image of a starry or cloudy sky are popular.

TO positive qualities PVC films

• The elasticity of the film allows you to create various shapes on ceiling surfaces.
• The material is environmentally friendly, does not emit toxic substances into the air, does not attract or accumulate dust. These qualities allow you to use PVC films for ceiling cladding in children's rooms and bedrooms.
• A wide range of colors and designs allows you to choose the material to suit any design style of the room.
• The width of the canvas can vary from 1200 to 3200 mm, which allows the material to be used for cladding ceilings in modern apartments standard layout.
• The canvas ideally hides all defects in the surface of the main ceiling, and its installation is carried out in the shortest possible time.
• The material is resistant to impact chemical substances to exposure to elevated temperatures.
• PVC does not absorb odors, so this ceiling can also be installed in a kitchen area.
• The surface of the ceiling is easy to clean, so it is easy to care for.

• The canvas can withstand loads of up to 100 kg/m², so if a leak occurs from the top floor, the water will remain in ceiling material, which able to stretch under its weight. Once the water is removed, the ceiling can be restored.
• The design allows you to hide the necessary communications under the canvas.
• The canvas does not change its appearance during operation.
• More affordable price than fabric stretch ceilings.

However, one cannot fail to mention shortcomings PVC sheets, which include the following points:

• The structure cannot be installed independently due to the need to use special equipment.
• Stretch ceiling made of PVC films It is not advisable to plan installation in rooms where the temperature can drop to +5 degrees or less.
• The film in a stretched state is unstable to mechanical damage and can be easily damaged by a sharp object.
• If you have to connect two sheets with a weld, it remains slightly noticeable on the surface of the ceiling.
• Polyvinyl chloride is not a “breathable” material, which disrupts the natural air exchange in the apartment.
• When heated strongly, the canvas can become deformed, so it is not recommended to build powerful lighting devices into it.

Stretch fabric ceilings

Not many owners of apartments or houses know that, in addition to polyvinyl chloride stretch ceilings, there are also fabrics. Moreover manufacturers present at construction market wide enough selection of these materials. This option differs from its PVC “brother” in a number of performance characteristics.

Fabric fabrics are divided into two types according to the structure of their surfaces:

• The textured version has embossed fabric embossing in its structure. The canvas consists of two layers, which form a protruding pattern.

• Satin fabric has polymer base and structural pattern of natural satin fabric. Thanks to its fine-grained structure, the stretched fabric acquires a pearlescent effect, which is enhanced by properly installed lighting.

Fabric stretch fabrics have the following positive qualities :

• High strength characteristics.
• Material resistance to low temperatures. Fabric fabrics retain their performance characteristics when the temperature drops even to -40 degrees.
• The material does not deform or crack when the humidity and temperature characteristics of the air change.
• Fabric sheets can be dyed. For this purpose, special acrylic-based paints are used. Repaint the surface of the material without losing it operational possibilities up to five times. In addition to the usual even painting, ceilings of this type can be painted with various patterns, which expands the possibility of their use in different styling rooms.
• Unlike polyvinyl chloride, fabric sheets are breathable, so when used indoors, natural air exchange is not disrupted.
• An undoubted advantage is the aesthetic appeal of the material. The structural structure of the surface of the canvases makes the design of the room richer, adding respectability to it.
• The width of the fabric reaches 5000 mm, which allows it to be used in fairly wide or long rooms without any connecting seams.
• The fireproof qualities of the material are acquired by it thanks to special impregnation.
• Ecological cleanliness of the canvases. Fabric ceilings are made from natural materials that do not contain toxic substances.
• Long service life, which in any case should be more than 10 years.
• Fabric ceilings are installed in a “cold” way, unlike PVC sheets, the installation of which involves the use of special powerful heating equipment. Installation work can easily be carried out alone.

Disadvantages Fabric ceilings can be considered to have the following features:

• The choice of colors and patterns is not so large compared to PVC (at least for now).
• Difficulty in coloring the material.
• The fabric version of suspended ceilings, unlike PVC, is not able to retain water in emergency situations, so this finish will not save the room from a flood. At the same time, the fabrics are able to retain moisture in their structure for up to 48 hours. An exception to this characteristic is the products of the company "Cerutti", which has good moisture resistance.
• Fabric sheets absorb odors well and retain odors in their structure, so using this type of finishing material in the kitchen is not recommended.
• Attracting and retaining dust - this quality reduces the scope of application of fabric ceilings. They are not recommended for use in apartments where people with a predisposition to allergic reactions. In terms of this quality, the fabric version is inferior to PVC fabrics.
• Reinstallation of dismantled fabric panels is not possible.
• The high price of fabric ceilings, which is explained by the naturalness of the raw materials used for their production.
• The lack of proper elasticity of the material does not allow it to be used for decorating ceilings of irregular or “patterned” shapes.

Finishing ceilings directly on the ceiling surface

Plaster ceiling finishing

This method of leveling and finishing ceilings can be called traditional, since it has always been used in apartments of multi-storey buildings - and is still used today. The emergence of innovative materials for surface preparation and finishing plaster solutions made this task much easier.

Plastering a ceiling is a very complex and labor-intensive process that requires high skills. Therefore, it is unlikely that it will be possible to carry it out without experience. On the contrary, you can only seriously damage the surface, so much so that it will be extremely difficult to fix anything.

To level the ceiling, putties and plaster mixtures based on gypsum or cement. Gypsum plasters and putties are supplied manufacturers of special additives that extends the hardening of mixtures from 5÷7 to 30÷45 minutes, which allows an experienced plasterer to perform the job efficiently.

The result of properly carried out finishing work, in compliance with all technology requirements, should be a perfectly flat and smooth ceiling. Next, a decorative finish is applied or glued to its surface - this can be whitewash, paint, wallpaper or other similar material.

The difficult task of plastering a ceiling

If, nevertheless, the “itch for independent creativity” is irresistible, and you decide to try your hand at this difficult task, then before you begin, we recommend that you carefully read the article on our portal.

TO "pros" Plastering the ceiling includes the following points:

• The ceiling practically does not change its height.
• Several different types of materials can be used for finishing.
• In case of emergency high-quality coating the ceiling will retain its evenness and smoothness. The only thing that will need to be done is to dry the ceiling and replace the decorative trim.
• Relatively affordable price for materials and work.

"Cons" There is also a lot of plaster finishing. These include:

• When carrying out plastering work, there will be a large amount of dirt and dust in the room, so the room will have to be cleared of all pieces of furniture in advance.
• To hide communications in the ceiling surface, you will have to carry out gating before plastering work, while when installing suspended or suspended ceilings, this process will not be required.
• Plastering surfaces is long enough process, since it is necessary to wait for each applied layer to dry. Therefore, apartment renovation will take a longer time.

In addition to leveling materials, special plaster materials are used to finish the ceiling. decorative mixtures, which are applied to the surface after it has been leveled. Without much exaggeration, this process can be called an art, so only professionals can handle it. It should be noted that not every plasterer has the ability to correct application this material on the walls and ceiling. Therefore, when choosing a master, it would be quite logical to familiarize yourself with his portfolio and look at previous works.

Decorative plaster in an apartment is an exclusive finish

It is difficult to say whether it is worth undertaking to carry out such work on your own. To get an idea of ​​what the varieties look like, what they are like, and how complex the process of applying them is, you should refer to the profile article on our portal.

Wallpapering the ceiling

Despite the fact that many consider the finishing ceiling surfaces wallpaper is an unfashionable, long-gone option; it is still successfully used in design art today. Thanks to innovative developments, Russian and foreign manufacturers produce many types of wallpaper that have a real opportunity to transform the ceiling surface literally beyond recognition.

So, today you can find non-woven, vinyl, paper, liquid wallpaper, as well as glass wallpaper and even more exotic options on sale. Some of them are designed for dyeing and are designed to be able to carry out this process several times.

Wallpaper can be divided according to the type of pattern - it can be applied in the correct order with a certain step or have a chaotic arrangement. To simplify the task of gluing the ceiling, the best option There will be wallpaper in which you won’t have to select a design, since this will be quite difficult to do.

How not to get confused in the variety of wallpapers?

The range of these finishing materials in our time is extremely wide. And it can be difficult for an inexperienced consumer, who focuses only on the decorative qualities of the canvases, to really choose the right option. A special publication on our portal should help the reader with this question.

So, if the ceiling surface quite flat, then you can cover it with one of the types of wallpaper. This type of finishing is relatively inexpensive and can easily be done independently. Taking into account the future, you can choose wallpaper for painting, that is, when changing the design of the room in the future, the canvases can be repainted in a different color.

Wallpaper to be painted can have a pronounced relief pattern, and if carefully pasted, the joints between the canvases will be almost invisible.

Prices for non-woven wallpaper

non-woven wallpaper

TO merits Ceiling decoration with wallpaper includes the following:

• A wide range of wallpaper choices, both in terms of material used and decorative design.
• Quite affordable price compared to many other types of ceiling finishes.
• The work on pasting is carried out in one or two days, that is, there will not be a large delay in the timing of the repair.
• Wallpaper can be applied in any style direction chosen to decorate the room.
• Among existing types Based on the material of manufacture, you can choose environmentally friendly options for canvases, these include paper, non-woven, liquid or glass wallpaper.
• Non-woven wallpaper with a relief pattern and big enough thickness, perfectly mask small flaws on the ceiling surface.
• Wallpaper on the ceiling gives the room a special coziness and comfort.

TO negative aspects , associated with the decoration of the ceiling with wallpaper, include the following:

• Some types of wallpaper are not resistant to ultraviolet radiation, that is, they tend to fade. True, direct sunlight can reach the ceiling, but still.
• Wallpaper is not suitable for finishing ceiling surfaces in rooms with high humidity, as it will begin to peel and bubble over time.
• Such finishing, as a rule, is not very durable. True, it is always easy to change it.
• Wallpaper of almost all types can attract dust and absorb odors.

Expanded polystyrene boards

But this option, if we’re not lying, can really be classified as “yesterday’s materials.” Nevertheless, the high affordability of this department still keeps it among the very popular, so let’s focus on it.

Expanded polystyrene facings ceiling tiles produced by stamping or extrusion. They can be very thin or have a thickness of up to 12÷14 mm, if we consider this parameter together with the height of the relief pattern located on the surface.

Extrusive material is of higher quality and therefore has a higher cost. If the pores of polystyrene foam are clearly visible on the surface of stamped tiles, then products made by extrusion are absolutely smooth and more durable.

To choose a high-quality finishing material, when purchasing it, it is worth making a thorough visual inspection of the products. They must have even right angles, which will be the key to their quick and high-quality installation on the surface.

It is worth carrying out one more experiment to control the quality of the material. To check the selected tile option, you need to take it by its corner and lift it slightly up and down. The product must not break or crumble. Of course, this material has low fracture strength, but the tile must still withstand the load from such an experiment.

Today in specialized construction stores you can find various options polystyrene foam tiles according to surface characteristics:

• Smooth or embossed, and the relief can have different depths.
• The color options for tiles are varied - it is white or a single color, or several shades that smoothly transition into one another.

• The slabs can be square or rectangular shape. Square products are most often produced in sizes 400×400, 500×500 and 600×600 mm. Rectangular slabs can have dimensions of 600×300, 700×300, 700×400 mm.

The surface lined with polystyrene foam tiles is framed with special skirting boards made of the same material, which are also produced with different relief patterns or in a smooth version. In addition, to decorate corners or the area where lighting fixtures are located, special corners and rosettes are used that imitate stucco elements.

This material, like all others, has not only a number of advantages, but also its very significant disadvantages.

TO merits The following features of the material can be attributed:

• The very light weight of the products and fairly compact dimensions make it easy to glue them to the ceiling, and carrying out this process yourself will not be difficult. The only thing that is recommended to do to simplify the installation process is to accurately mark the ceiling, starting from its middle or from the lighting fixture, which is located with one offset or another to one side or the other from the center of the ceiling surface.

• Affordable price for products, which allows even families with low incomes to purchase such finishing.
• The ability to create a neat and initially quite aesthetic ceiling design in a short time - installation of products can be done in one day.

Flaws finishing the ceiling with polystyrene boards is very significant, and this should definitely be kept in mind.

• Expanded polystyrene cannot be called environmentally friendly pure material. In addition, when heated and especially when burned, it releases extremely dangerous volatile compounds into the environment that can cause toxic damage to the respiratory system and the central nervous system. It is for this reason that in many countries polystyrene foam is strictly prohibited for use as finishing and insulation in residential and public buildings, in means of transport.
• The slabs are flammable, and when exposed to open fire, the material begins to melt and spread. Along with the fluid mass, fire and toxic smoke spread, the dangers of which have already been mentioned.
• Quite difficult care of the ceiling covering, as this must be done very carefully to avoid damage to the cladding surface.
• Tiles located around lighting fixtures may turn yellow over time; it will not be possible to get rid of such manifestations. However, yellowing may begin in other areas of the ceiling - polystyrene foam is not very resistant to external influences and is durable.
• When temperature changes occur, the tiles may peel off from the surface.
• The material has a porous structure, so it absorbs various odors, greasy fumes, and nicotine tar well. It is not possible to remove these substances from polystyrene foam. In addition, the slabs attract dust, and if they have a deep relief, then it gets stuck in it. If the dust is dry, then it can be removed with a vacuum cleaner, but if it is oily, then it is unlikely that you will be able to get rid of it. Therefore, this material is not recommended for finishing kitchen and bathroom ceilings.

In a word, except affordable price and ease of installation, this finish cannot boast of anything else. It’s hard to recommend recommending it for use.

So, we have finished reviewing the main types of ceiling finishes available for apartment premises. To summarize, we can once again emphasize that when choosing a material, it is necessary to take into account several factors that will directly affect the optimal solution:

• Financial opportunities. The most affordable finishing option is to cover the surface with wallpaper or polystyrene foam boards. But it’s still very rare for something cheap to become high-quality and durable.
• Evenness of the ceiling. If the ceiling is uneven and requires major repairs, then plastering with further application of a decorative layer is suitable for finishing it. An excellent solution would be a suspended or suspended ceiling. These options can level any surface.
• Ceiling height. If the ceiling is low and, moreover, uneven, then putting it in order is only possible by plastering. Then the surface can be painted or pasted over with one of the selected materials.
• If the ceiling is high, then the most optimal There will be one of the suspended ceiling options.

Now, knowing about the basic technologies that are used in our time for finishing ceilings, you can weigh their advantages and disadvantages, evaluate the quality of the ceiling surfaces of the apartment, as well as your financial capabilities. After this, it makes sense to work on the project (even in the simplest form), make calculations, and then go to a specialized store to buy everything you need.

At the end of the publication, we suggest watching a video with an overview of possible ceiling options for an apartment.

Video: Recommendations for choosing a ceiling for rooms in an apartment

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Stroganov Kirill

I have been renovating for over 15 years. The most pleasant thing for me is a solid list of satisfied clients.

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Choosing a ceiling for an apartment - comparison, prices, pros and cons of each

Today I will tell you about all the types of ceilings that can be made in an apartment. For convenience, I will start with the cheapest option and work my way up to the more expensive ones. Let's go.

Ceiling made of PVC panels

A ceiling made of PVC panels is suitable for a balcony, bathroom or utility room. Use in the kitchen or living rooms is not excluded, although it is extremely rare. Installation is possible either with or without lathing. First, a special mounting strip is installed around the perimeter of the room. It has grooves into which PVC panels are inserted, as well as a mount for the ceiling plinth.

Each panel has a locking groove, thanks to which they are fastened together, creating a smooth surface without gaps. At the junction, of course, a stripe is visible - this cannot be avoided.

Panel sizes:

• width from 10 to 50 cm – standard 25 cm;
• length from 2.4 to 3 m – on order up to 6 m;
• thickness from 5 to 12 mm.

Advantages:

• quick installation;
• low price;
• variety of colors and patterns.

Flaws:

• the smell of plastic in the sun;
• deformation from high temperature;
• they crack due to low temperatures.

Cheapest white PVC panel costs 125 rubles/sq.m. Installation 350 rubles/sq.m. The work is not difficult and you can easily do it yourself.

Foam tiles

Foam ceiling tiles are glued directly to the base of the ceiling, without constructing a sheathing. This is a budget finishing option that is suitable for all rooms, including the bathroom.

Advice

The tiles differ in shape and thickness. Can be rectangular, square, diamond-shaped and hexagonal. Happens seamless tile, where the end is designed in such a way as to overlap the joints, forming a monolithic surface. The thickness depends on the production method:

• 2.5-3 mm – extruded;
• 7-8 mm – pressed or stamped, compacted with a press;
• up to 14 mm – injection, cast into molds.

Foam tiles are available in various patterns. The color is mostly white, but other shades are also found. After gluing to the ceiling, it is advisable to cover the tiles with water-based paint.

Among the advantages I can note ease of installation, sound and heat insulating effect, low cost. At the same time, the appearance of the tile immediately reveals its cheapness - it doesn’t look that special. In addition, during operation, the foam may turn yellow if it is glued to the kitchen ceiling. In the bathroom, mold forms on it, which is impossible to remove.

• tiles from 175 rubles/sq.m;
• glue 25 rub/m2;
• gluing work 140 RUR/sq.m.

For your information

Typically, such tiles are glued independently, so the minimum final price of materials will be 200 rubles/sq.m.

MDF panels

MDF board is compressed wood chips, on top of which is applied protective covering. It looks like laminate. Suitable for any premises, but more often used in non-residential premises. Although I have met beautiful interiors bedrooms, where there were MDF panels on the ceiling.

Types of MDF panels:

• veneered or veneered - natural wood is used;
• laminated - PVC film is used;
• painted.

Installation methods:

• onto the sheathing using a construction stapler or ordinary self-tapping screws;
• on the sheathing or without it, using clamps (special fastenings);
• glue - if working surface perfectly smooth.

Characteristics:

• are not afraid of temperature changes;
• are burning;
• impregnated with antiseptics - mold does not form;
• laminated and painted do not absorb moisture - can be used in the bathroom;
• unpretentious in maintenance;
• easy to install.

Minimum price 325 rub/sq.m. Work 340 RUR/sq.m.

Stretch ceiling

Stretch ceilings are the most popular type of finishing, because... it's fast, cheap and beautiful. You can make ceilings in a three-room apartment in a day. They come in glossy, matte, and any shade. You can apply any design to the canvas.

The “starry sky” ceiling looks beautiful.

Types of stretch ceiling:

• PVC is the cheapest and therefore most common;
• fabric - more expensive, does not differ in appearance from fabric.

Installation principle:

• a wall edging is installed around the perimeter (along laser level). Minimum clearance 5 cm from the bottom point;
• the canvas is attached to the edge grooves with a special spatula;
• the canvas is heated by a gas heat gun, which causes it to stretch.

Advantages:

• quickly installed;
• large selection of materials and colors;
• increased protection against leaks, but only if there are no spotlights or chandeliers.

It is not a panacea for flooding by neighbors, because... There is a gap between the wall and the wall edge.

Flaws:

• fades or turns yellow (if white);
• the likelihood of defects appearing (if fallen pieces of plaster or debris fall, dark spots remain and can be cut during use);
• It can stink (even a good one stinks for a few days after installation).

Advice

I know several cases when, when installing a stretch ceiling, workers directed heat gun on plastic windows and they floated.

Rarely, but it still happens, they explode gas cylinders. Imagine the consequences of such an explosion!

Such cases are possible only in winter. Masters, when filling a cylinder at a gas station for cars, blow it out to the maximum so that it lasts longer. And according to the rules, the balloon needs to be inflated by 30%, no more. When the cylinder is brought from a cold street into a warm room and begins to work, the temperature in the room rises to 60-70 degrees. The gas expands accordingly and BAM!!!

Tips for use:

• if your neighbors flooded you and the ceiling sagged like a bubble, call the offices that handle the installation. You will not be able to eliminate the consequences on your own. It is extremely important that no moisture remains on the film, because of this, various bugs can hang there. Once we dismantled an old suspended ceiling and found a lot of insect corpses there;
• wash the film by special means otherwise divorces remain;
• if the fabric is torn, then stick it on the cut site Double-sided tape, and glue some decorative gag (butterfly or flower) onto it. You can decorate regular patches in the same way.

• cheap Chinese PVC film with installation will cost 550 rub/sq.m;
• installation of a chandelier 500 rubles;
• installation of a spotlight 400 rub/piece;
• pipe bypass (heating riser, ventilation, air conditioning, etc.) RUB 150/piece.

Modular suspended ceilings

In this category I include all types of ceilings for which you need to assemble a cellular frame. This frame serves as the basis for square panels, usually 60x60 cm, or lamps of the same size. A damaged element can be replaced at any time, which is very convenient. This includes:

• Armstrong;
• Cassette;
• Grilyato;
• Baffle.

Their difference lies in the type of profile used for the frame, and, of course, the tiles. Such ceilings are mainly used for offices, but their use in an apartment is quite acceptable. It all depends on how the designer uses this solution in the interior.

The frame is attached to the perimeter guides, as well as to the ceiling using hangers. The length of the hangers is adjustable to level the frame.

Advantages:

• difference in color solutions;
• quickly install;
• the ability to install it yourself;
• the ability to replace individual elements;
• hides communications.

Flaws:

• hides space due to hangings (minimum 15-20 cm).

Armstrong

Mineral fiber boards are used. The surface of the tile can be smooth, rough, with a wormhole pattern, or perforated. The panels also have a different edge, which determines the appearance of the outer (front) surface after installation. The panels absorb sounds well.

Price 650 rubles/sq.m. (materials 300 rubles/sq.m. and labor 340 rubles/sq.m.).

Cassette

A cassette panel made of aluminum or galvanized steel is laid on the frame in the same way as a classic Armstrong.

Price 790 RUR/sq.m.(materials 450 rubles/sq.m. and labor 340 rubles/sq.m.).

Grilyato

Also called a lattice ceiling. The profile has special slots into which the lattice panel is inserted.

Price 940 RUR/sq.m.(materials 600 rubles/sq.m. and labor 340 rubles/sq.m.).

Baffle

Ceiling with increased acoustic protection. Metal panels have a mineral wool liner. It belongs to designer ceilings, which is why it is expensive
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Price 1140 RUR/sq.m.(materials 800 rubles/sq.m. and labor 340 rubles/sq.m.).

Ceiling made of lining

Today, clapboard ceilings are extremely rare. This is more of a story, but there are still people who still like this type of finish. For the lining you need to make a sheathing from wooden beams. The lining is stuffed onto them with small nails. I don’t think I’ll tell you anything new about her.

Price 1010 RUR/sq.m.(materials 610 rubles/sq.m. – linden, labor 400 rubles/sq.m.).

Suitable for dry and wet rooms, the main thing is to choose the right drywall (moisture resistant or not). Personally, I like the plasterboard ceiling the most, but it’s a lot of hassle, and it’s not very cheap.

For your information

You can make multi-level structures with straight and curved lines, insulate, install sound insulation, install recessed lamps or LED backlight. There are no problems with it during operation. It won’t crack, it’s quite strong, it’s perfectly smooth – there are only advantages...

Plaster can be rolled over wooden or metal sheathing, as well as directly onto a rough wooden ceiling.

Advantages:

• variety of design solutions;
• installation of built-in spotlights;
• possibility of using sound insulation;
• closes utility lines;
• reliable and problem-free.

Flaws:

• hides space;
• relatively long and labor-intensive installation (we are talking about turnkey work);
• a lot of dust during installation (putty/grout).

Price 1452 rub/m. sq without taking into account the sheathing.

Materials 252 RUR/m. sq:

• moisture-resistant plasterboard 106 RUR/sq.m.;
• self-tapping screws 11 rub. (at the rate of 24 pcs/sq.m.);
• 45 RUR/sq.m – 2 layers of putty (start/finish);
• 90 rub/m2 – water-based paint 2 layers.

Work 1200 rub/sq.m:

• installation of a single-level ceiling 500 rub/m2;

Slatted aluminum ceiling

Suitable for bathroom, hallway, kitchen. With the right approach, you can use it anywhere.

The slats are attached to special comb strips, they snap into place. These combs can be attached to the sheathing or directly to the rough ceiling, that is, installation is possible without a noticeable reduction in the height of the ceilings.

There are two types of slatted ceilings:

• with a gap - there is a distance between the slats. Decorative strips can be inserted into this distance;
• no gap - no space between the slats.

Advantages:

• installation of built-in lamps;
• moisture-resistant - if the neighbors flooded, then it doesn’t matter to him, the water passed through the slats, they wiped it with a rag and that’s it;
• many colors and textures;
• hides communications;
• possibility of sound insulation.

Flaws

• patina appears;
• risk of edge damage (bending) during installation, that is, installation skill is required;
• The space is hidden if spotlights are installed or heat and sound insulation are installed.

Price 1550 RUR/sq.m.(materials 650 rubles/sq.m. and installation from 900 rubles/sq.m.).

Plastered ceiling

Before the advent of newfangled ceiling finishing materials, plastering was the only decent option. In the old fashioned way, many still recommend making plastered ceilings, saying they are environmentally friendly and do not take up space. I recommend you not to do this. Honestly, I am against plastered ceilings. For the same money, it’s better to twist drywall.

Advantages:

• does not hide space;
• vapor permeable, environmentally friendly.

Flaw

• long installation;
• a lot of dirt and dust during installation;
• complexity of implementing design solutions;
• the quality of work strongly depends on the skill of the performer and the quality of materials - there is a big risk of running into jambs.

For your information

I’ll tell you honestly, it’s extremely rare to see a perfect plastered ceiling without jambs. For such work they usually charge normal money - this is far from the average tariff. Yes, and you won’t find a normal craftsman during the day.

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But I’ve seen a lot of shoals—almost all of them. Plastered ceilings love to crack – it’s a fact. It also happens that some unskilled craftsman puts on such a layer of plaster and putty that it simply falls off under its own weight. The last time a client had his bathroom ceiling redone was after a “familiar master” whom someone there recommended to him. Common situation? So the ceiling fell off after six months. The layer was small, but there were problems with adhesion.

Price 1600 rub/sq.m. This is provided that initially the ceiling is relatively flat, without differences of 10 cm.

Materials:

• 115 RUR/m2 Knauf gypsum leveling plaster;
• 45 RUR/sq.m – 2 layers of putty;
• 90 rub/m2 water-based paint 2 layers.

• plastering from 500 rub/m2;
• puttying for painting 400 rub/m2;
• polishing 150 rub/m2;
• painting in 2 layers 300 RUR/sq.m.

3D ceiling panels

This designer ceilings. I won’t talk much about them, since installation methods and materials vary greatly, depending on the designer’s concept. They are mostly made to order. Here are a few examples so you can understand what we're talking about.

Summary table - which ceiling is better

Name	Price of materials (sq.m.)	Work price (sq.m.)	My subjective assessment
Ceiling made of PVC panels			Only on the balcony, in the hallway or utility room.
Foam tiles			Cheap and cheerful, if you’re really tight on money, it’ll do
MDF panels			They look good, but it’s better not to use them in wet rooms
Stretch ceiling			Fast, inexpensive, beautiful. A great option if your budget is modest.
Armstrong			For the hallway. More office option.
Cassette			For the kitchen, you can use it in the bathroom or hallway. Not for rooms.
Grilyato			For designer renovations.
			Not very suitable for an apartment, but it can be used as designer inclusions.
Ceiling made of lining			It’s unreasonably expensive, and even the “scoop” from such a ceiling is a mile away.
Suspended plasterboard ceiling	without sheathing
Slatted aluminum ceiling			Fashionable, beautiful. With the right approach, it can be used throughout the entire apartment. Spots may appear on the coating.
Plastered ceiling			Expensive. Installation is long and very dirty. Difficult to achieve ideal surface. Very problematic.

conclusions

Let's summarize now. If you want a regular ceiling repair without involving designers, then you will be guided by the price.

The cheapest option that is suitable for all rooms is foam tiles. She looks pretty good. But keep in mind that you will need to glue it yourself. It's not difficult, but you still need to spend some time.

The most popular are suspended ceilings. Of all the options where contractors are involved, this is the cheapest option. They can be installed quickly; a three-room apartment will definitely be completed in a day. Many options for colors, prints, shiny and matte - for every taste. But it is easy to puncture, so you need to be careful during operation.

If you have the money and want to do it once and definitely not return to this issue, then I recommend plasterboard ceilings. The master will definitely putty the plaster well, without any mistakes. You can put soundproofing or insulation. To damage such a ceiling you need to try.

I am against plaster ceilings. It's expensive, long, a lot of dirt and dust. And there are almost always some mistakes. Very rarely have I come across perfect plastered ceilings. They love to crack and peel. In general, they are problematic - they are in the furnace.

Ceiling decoration is one of the important components of apartment renovation. Modern technologies allow it to be implemented different ways. At the same time, you can always hear the question: “How can you arrange the ceilings with your own hands?”

All types of finishing that can be used, including without the help of professional craftsmen, are presented in this article.

Whitewashing the ceiling

This traditional look finishing of ceilings, which does not require large financial costs. When whitewashing, the surface is covered with a special chalk or lime mortar without or with the addition of dye. Ceilings with this finish fit perfectly with most types of interior.

Before whitewashing, a number of preparatory works are required, including cleaning the ceiling, leveling it, as well as plastering and putty.

The indisputable advantage of such finishing is the low cost of materials and ease of implementation. repair work. There are also disadvantages, including:

• the complexity of preparing the surface for applying whitewash;
• time costs;
• the fragility of the coating, which loses its original color after 2-3 years.

The disadvantages of finishing the ceiling with whitewash also include its inability to withstand high humidity and a negative reaction to water, as well as greater soiling during the work.

Painting

When considering budget types of ceiling finishing, many people prefer this option, as it is practical and easy to maintain.

The advantages of painting, along with the low costs of its implementation, include the ability to choose any color or shade.

As for the disadvantages, they are in many ways similar to the disadvantages of whitewashing. In particular, labor-intensive preparatory work is required before painting. In addition, this finish is short-lived and has a tendency to cause small cracks in the coating.

Wallpapering

This type of ceiling finishing is a relatively new method and is distinguished by its beauty and low cost. There are many types of special, thick wallpaper available on the market. At the moment, non-woven ones are considered the best of them. They are beautiful, durable and do not require special care.

Those who have decided to choose this type of ceiling decoration should know that it is impossible to stick wallpaper on them single-handedly. In addition, the disadvantages of wallpaper include its susceptibility to curling and peeling, as well as the low durability of this finishing option.

Glue ceilings

Finishing with special tiles looks beautiful and has many advantages. These include the absence of the need for special preparation of the base. Typically, tiles are made from expanded polystyrene and are extremely lightweight. Manufacturers produce options with various relief and graphic designs.

Adhesive ceilings are easy to install and can be repaired by replacing damaged or fallen tiles. As already mentioned, it can be glued to the ceiling surface without labor-intensive work. In particular, tiles can mask cracks and light imperfections.

The disadvantage of adhesive finishing is the presence of seams. In addition, the tile is “afraid” of direct sunlight, under which it quickly fades, and after installing such ceilings, further installation of fire, ventilation and other communications becomes difficult.

Suspended structures

In recent decades, new types of ceiling decoration in the house have appeared, characterized by multifunctionality. This is about hanging options. They allow you to change the geometry of the room, providing different levels of the ceiling, and hide from prying eyes the various components of communication systems, as well as any flaws in the base. Besides, suspended structures look attractive and become a decoration of any interior.

Plasterboard ceilings

Such structures consist of guides and tiles made of plasterboard fixed to them. The advantages of such ceilings are their ease of installation, low cost and the ability to create multi-level ceiling structures. True, in the latter case you will have to involve a master. The disadvantage of a plasterboard ceiling is its “phobia of water”. Otherwise, this finish is an excellent choice in terms of superior appearance and performance to cost.

Cassette designs

As already mentioned, suspended types of ceiling decoration in the kitchen can be very different. In particular, you can choose cassette designs. They consist of thin plates, the front side of which is painted in various colors, and may also have a relief pattern. With proper maintenance and regular cleaning cassette ceilings look great. They are quickly dismantled and washed. Thanks to the use of light metals and alloys, cassette structures are lightweight, tolerate temperature changes well and are not afraid of moisture. The latter circumstance allows us to rank them among the most suitable types ceiling decoration for the kitchen. The main disadvantage of cassette options is their high price.

For all the advantages of such ceilings you will have to pay quite a lot. In addition, cassette structures have low sound insulation.

Rack and pinion option

TO hanging types Ceiling decoration in an apartment also includes structures consisting of long metal plates made of aluminum, steel and various alloys. Such slats are attached to an intermediate profile and special corners mounted along the entire perimeter of the walls of the room, in their upper part. This type of ceiling decoration, the photo of which is presented below, is intended for installation in small rooms. There are many options on the market in a wide range of colors, from mirrored to gold tones. In addition, some manufacturers offer options with grooved patterns.

The advantages of slatted ceiling structures include: lightness, a wide selection of colors and shapes, the ability to install multi-tiered structures and decorate arches, simplicity finishing works, moisture and heat resistance, as well as durability.

As for the disadvantages of such ceilings, they include the tendency of metal slats to deform, as well as the difficulties that arise when it is necessary to maintain spaces and communications located above them.

Stretch ceiling

This is one of the most beautiful options finishing that allows designers to create original interiors in different styles.

Made from durable polymer materials. They can be made in a wide range of colors and can be printed with a picture using photo printing.

In addition to exceptional beauty, such designs are distinguished by durability and water resistance. This means that your renovation will not be affected, even if the neighbors above decide to cause a “global flood” for you. The advantages of tensile structures are also their non-flammability, high strength, lack of restrictions in areas of application, as well as excellent insulating properties.

Unfortunately, this type of ceiling finishing in an apartment (see photo below) also has its drawbacks. Among them:

• high price;
• complexity of installation;
• sagging in case of very hot weather or rising temperatures;
• deterioration of elasticity.

In addition, suspended ceilings, like any other suspended structures, “conceal” almost 20 cm of room space during installation. This makes them not the best option for use in rooms of low height.

Hemmed options

The main difference between such ceilings is installation on profiles that are installed directly on the ceilings. This means that this type suspended ceilings does not hide space and is well suited for any room.

Moreover, behind such structures you can hide any small irregularities on the surface of the floors.

Modules suspended ceilings can be made of MDF, chipboard, plastic, metal or plasterboard.

The disadvantages of such coatings include the impossibility of installing lamps on the ceiling, the large weight of the structure and a relatively small selection of decorative solutions.

Types of ceiling finishing in a wooden house

For such residential buildings, the best choice is to renovate with environmentally friendly materials. In particular, wood paneling is an excellent option for ceilings. This universal finishing method will decorate any private home. The following options are possible:

• Lining. This material is used most often. It is a board processed in a special way and equipped with a groove and tongue for simplified installation. Even a person who does not have much experience in repair work can cover a ceiling with clapboard with their own hands. Her distinctive features are strength and durability. In addition, lining is recognized as an excellent sound insulator.
• Plywood. For finishing the ceiling in wooden house it is used quite rarely. However, using plywood you can create original design interior, as well as decorate your home without any extra costs. Today on the market there are options with a decorative layer made of asbestos paper, plastic, etc.
• Veneer. This finish can completely imitate the appearance of any type of wood. At the same time, the cost of the panels is several times higher than the price of the lining, and their finishing options are more varied.
• Solid wood. This finishing option is the most prestigious, beautiful and status. It comes in the form of panels that can be easily and quickly assembled with your own hands.

Other types of wood ceiling finishes

If the options above do not suit you, then pay attention to cheap and affordable plaster.

It is placed on a mesh of shingles, stuffed between the crossbars. The solution adheres to the shingles and relief mesh. This ensures the strength and durability of the coating. It is impossible to plaster the ceiling yourself without having a certain skill in carrying out such work, since this is a complex and time-consuming procedure that is better to entrust to professionals.

Drywall is also an inexpensive option. Among other things, it allows you to create original multi-level ceiling structures and perfectly masks defects.

Many owners of private wooden houses prefer to use such durable and beautiful view finishing, like a suspended ceiling. However, experts recommend installation only 2-3 years after the completion of housing construction.

Now you know in what ways you can decorate ceilings with your own hands. All types of finishes, photos of which are presented above, have both advantages and disadvantages, so the choice of a specific option should be approached by carefully weighing all the pros and cons.

Many apartment owners decide to do the renovations themselves. This, of course, requires a lot of effort, but the savings are more than noticeable. Most of the funds are spent on construction materials and tools. If the work is done on your own, then no one needs to pay for it.

However, you should take into account the fact that not all of your dreams about a new apartment interior can be realized without using the services of professionals. Some materials sold in construction stores require specific skills, work experience and certain dexterity. If you are not sure about own strength and are doing repairs for the first time, it is better to use “proven methods” that are easy even for a beginner in such a difficult field as repairs.

In this article we will look at types of ceiling decoration with your own hands. Some are suitable for absolutely everyone; only people who already have experience in finishing work should pay attention to others.

DIY ceiling made of plastic panels

The main advantage of this method is that you will not need to prepare the ceiling for finishing. No lengthy leveling, puttying, plaster or primer is required. You can even leave the wallpaper on the ceiling if it doesn't come off.

In order to secure the plastic, you need to make a frame to which the panels will be attached. The cost of plastic is low, the speed of installing panels depends on your skills. The first 2-3 panels may require more time, but you will install the next ones very quickly. An excellent option in terms of time spent and price of materials.

Another advantage of plastic panels is moisture resistance. That is why ceilings in bathrooms, utility rooms and toilets are usually lined with plastic. A wide selection of colors and textures is also an advantage of this method.

The only (doubtful) disadvantage of this method is that plastic is not considered an environmentally friendly material. But different people have different opinions on this matter.

Bottom line: you can make a ceiling from plastic panels with your own hands not only quickly, but also inexpensively.

DIY plastic ceiling - video

DIY ceiling decoration with wallpaper

Wallpaper has long been used not only for wall decoration. Depending on what wallpaper you choose, renovations can be quite cheap or quite expensive.

The obvious disadvantage of this method is the need for preparatory work. You will need to remove the previous ceiling covering (if any), then level the ceiling, putty it, prime it and only then proceed to wallpapering.

When calculating the costs, do not forget to include plaster, putty and primer in the estimate. Also, the preparatory stage will take time, because each layer must dry.

It is rare to find perfectly smooth ceilings, and making them so without experience is not easy. If you stick even the most beautiful wallpaper on uneven ceiling, then they will not look very good, since joints, gaps and bends of the ceiling will become noticeable.

The advantages of this method include relatively quick and easy installation, a huge assortment and quick replacement if necessary (if the wallpaper fades, it can be replaced with others without repeating the preparatory stage).

Bottom line: it is best to use wallpaper to decorate the ceiling with your own hands if there are no defects on the surface. Fast way, suitable for any budget.

How to glue wallpaper on the ceiling - video

DIY plasterboard ceiling

If the ceiling in your apartment is far from ideal, then finishing with plasterboard is an excellent solution. First, you will need to mount a frame to which the drywall will be attached. This construction material- one of the most popular on the market, since it is easy to work with even for beginners, and more experienced apartment owners can create real works of art from plasterboard. Multi-tiered plasterboard ceilings will help to visually highlight a certain area of ​​the room or simply decorate your ceiling.

We do not recommend that you use multi-layer structures in small rooms and in rooms with low ceilings. To visually enlarge the room, use “concave” ceilings. And ovals and radii will help to give a large room coziness.

Another advantage of this material is that it can be used in damp rooms (exclusively moisture-resistant drywall): bathrooms, toilets, pantries.

The only obvious drawback is the need for additional work after installation. You will need to thoroughly putty the entire surface to hide the joints.

Bottom line: an inexpensive but labor-intensive way to decorate the ceiling with your own hands.

There is also a finishing option such as suspended ceilings. However, the process of installing a stretch ceiling is quite labor-intensive and requires certain skills. Therefore, you are unlikely to be able to install a suspended ceiling yourself. It is better to contact a specialized company that carries out both tailoring and installation of suspended ceilings. For residents of the south of Russia, we recommend buying suspended ceilings in Rostov from the RostovPotolok company, since it has established itself as a team of professionals in its field and has been on the market since 2006.

How to make a plasterboard ceiling - video

DIY ceiling painting

This option has been used in apartment decoration for many years and does not lose its relevance. The main advantage of this method is its durability and reliability. You don’t need to be afraid of a “flood” caused by your neighbors above; a painted ceiling can easily cope with such a misfortune.

However, painting the ceiling requires the most serious preparatory stage. If you want your ceiling to look great, then it should not only be perfectly flat, but also perfectly smooth.

To do this, you will have to remove the existing coating, cover the ceiling with putty and carefully bring it to perfect smoothness using sandpaper (or a special mesh). This is a difficult job that requires not only time, but also accuracy. If you “remove the excess” in some place, then you will have to putty the ceiling again. It will be very difficult for a non-professional to achieve an ideal ceiling.

The advantages of painting the ceiling yourself is that you are not limited in the choice of colors and textures. There are paints with different effects: matte, glossy, pearlescent, fluorescent (glow in the dark). You can even find paint that creates the effect of suspended ceilings.

Bottom line: a great way to finish the ceiling with your own hands if you have a ready-made Smooth surface. Otherwise, repairs will require a lot of time, effort and money.

How to paint a ceiling with your own hands - video